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£540+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BJM
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

Sat 25/411:00
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop20h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 15/513:50
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop18h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4£540
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Wed 3/615:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/4£646
Mon 27/421:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Tue 19/516:05
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/4£648
Mon 27/411:00
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/509:10
BJM
-
LGW
2 stops49h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£648
Wed 27/521:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 15m
RwandAir
Wed 3/615:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/4£652
Sun 4/1018:25
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 7/1013:50
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop27h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4£669
Thu 8/1021:10
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 05m
RwandAir
Tue 20/1016:05
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop17h 55m
RwandAir
Deal found 8/4£682
Sun 9/819:05
LGW
-
BJM
1 stop19h 10m
Uganda Airlines
Mon 14/916:00
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop16h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 12/4£695
Thu 14/518:25
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/517:30
BJM
-
LHR
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£700
Wed 20/506:50
LHR
-
BJM
3 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/620:05
BJM
-
LHR
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£709
Thu 12/1120:20
LHR
-
BJM
1 stop16h 55m
RwandAir
Mon 16/1115:45
BJM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 9/4£730
Wed 20/508:00
LGW
-
BJM
3 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/613:50
BJM
-
LGW
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£739

Find flight deals to Bujumbura

Find the latest flights to Bujumbura in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2026.

Return from

£540

One-way from

£1,229

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£647
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • London to Bujumbura
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18/4
  • 18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • London to Bujumbura
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

21:20-15:35

1 stop17h 15m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

15:45-07:20

1 stop16h 35m

£652

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

18:25-13:00

1 stop17h 35m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/10

13:50-16:15

1 stop27h 25m

£669

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

08:00-08:10

3 stops23h 10m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

13:50-06:55

1 stop18h 05m

£746
Fastest return journey

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 27/5

18:25-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

16:10-07:20

2 stops16h 10m

£771

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

21:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

Bujumbura

Wed 3/6

16:15-09:05

1 stop17h 50m

£828

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Mon 27/7

20:05-18:55

2 stops45h 50m

Bujumbura

Wed 12/8

20:05-19:20

3 stops24h 15m

£852

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Fri 14/8

18:40-18:55

2 stops47h 15m

Bujumbura

Thu 10/9

16:30-09:40

1 stop18h 10m

£925

LondonBujumbura

LGW - BJM

LGWBJM

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

10:10-13:15

1 stop26h 05m

Bujumbura

Mon 8/6

16:15-06:20

1 stop15h 05m

£939

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Wed 12/8

18:25-08:10

1 stop12h 45m

Bujumbura

Sun 23/8

17:10-09:00

2 stops16h 50m

£1,032

LondonBujumbura

LHR - BJM

LHRBJM

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

12:10-18:55

2 stops29h 45m

Bujumbura

Sat 30/5

13:50-07:40

2 stops42h 50m

£1,078

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Best time to book a flight to Bujumbura

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bujumbura

When is the best time to book a flight to Bujumbura?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Bujumbura. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Bujumbura may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from London to Bujumbura takes 20 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Bujumbura from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Bujumbura are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Brussels Airlines.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £480
RwandAir
RwandAir
From £456
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
From £282
SWISS
SWISS
From £399

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Bujumbura are Brussels Airlines, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Bujumbura when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bujumbura, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bujumbura. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bujumbura. Reviews last updated 12 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Burundi, such as RwandAir,SWISS, andBrussels Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,916 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Brussels Airlines
7.2
Good
400 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
302 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Bujumbura

Getting around Bujumbura

Licenced taxis are available all around the city, but make sure you negotiate a price before getting into the vehicle. Local people use mini bus taxis, but using these does require some knowledge of Bujumbura.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) serves the city. It is 6.2 miles (10km) from the city centre. Many hotels offer free shuttles from the airport. Taxis operate from outside the terminal building and you should agree a fare before the journey. By road, the journey can take up to half an hour, depending on traffic. Car rental needs to be arranged in advance. Many visitors choose a rugged SUV or 4X4, as the roads outside of Bujumbura can be challenging. Car rental can include your own driver.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bujumbura?

    Bujumbura (BJM), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Bujumbura.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bujumbura if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bujumbura on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bujumbura?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Brussels Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bujumbura.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bujumbura depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bujumbura, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 5 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Bujumbura has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Clayton's place is the closest property to Bujumbura (1.0 mi away from Bujumbura).

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